Wow! My turn. I'm quite excited (in the American sense) to be writing the blog today. Margo's dad and I have been showing off the area to Margo and Mark. Again in the American sense, quite fun since we really like it here. Margo would prefer to think of herself as just a visitor, too, since she hasn't been here much in the last few years (even though she lived here full time for 10 years), so some stuff is new to her.
Thursday was P-town day. We started with a tour of the David Evans and Associates office. Mark and Margo met Dave Evans during the tour, and he practically offered them both jobs. We then met up with Brian (dad) and Aaron (bro), and did lunch at Stanfords, and afterwards hopped the streetcar down to the aerial tram (or, as some insist on saying, "ski lift"). At the top of the tram, Margo's bro patiently explained why it is technically a tram, then went back to work. We went back down to the waterfront on the tram, hopped back on the streetcar, then switched to MAX (P-town's light rail). We minded the gap without being told, but Mark almost fell out backwards when the door he was leaning against opened with no warning. As we were zipping along on MAX, we realized we were near the OSU Beavers fan store, so we got off and did a little shopping. Mark was quite pleased to find an OSU rugby shirt. Margo even bought an OSU tee to wear to the gym.
We then got back on MAX and went to the Rose Quarter Arena. Fortunately, it was open and free for people to come watch the NBA draft. We sat for a few minutes so Mark could soak up a little Americana (beer bellies, tatoos, piercings, and of course, beer drinking). Then we went to Powells to browse books and to the Bridgeport Brew Pub to sample beer and eat dinner. That was enough for day #1.
Day #2 was, unfortunately, a little rainy, as was the day before. We drove through the Columbia Gorge on the old highway, stopping at Crown Point Vista House and Multnomah Falls on our way to Hood River. We had lunch there at the Full Sail brewery, sampling more beer with lunch, and then taking the brew tour. We then traveled through the Hood River Valley, pointing out the fruit trees, and stopping for fresh cherries. The cherries were Vanns, and incredibly good.
Our next stop was Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood. We had to just picture the top of the mountain because it was cloudy and raining. We then drove home, and Mark and Margo made us bangers, sweet potato mash, and peas for dinner. Oh, and we had more beer.
There was a Mariners game on TV, so the rest of the evening was spent explaining the game to Mark--the fundamentals, at least. Apparently there are 21 ways to get to first base. I think we covered 3.
Today's a sunny day, and Mark and Margo are going out shopping and eating--lots of stores and restaurants, and it's all tax free. Yes, P-town is a great place to live!
Thursday was P-town day. We started with a tour of the David Evans and Associates office. Mark and Margo met Dave Evans during the tour, and he practically offered them both jobs. We then met up with Brian (dad) and Aaron (bro), and did lunch at Stanfords, and afterwards hopped the streetcar down to the aerial tram (or, as some insist on saying, "ski lift"). At the top of the tram, Margo's bro patiently explained why it is technically a tram, then went back to work. We went back down to the waterfront on the tram, hopped back on the streetcar, then switched to MAX (P-town's light rail). We minded the gap without being told, but Mark almost fell out backwards when the door he was leaning against opened with no warning. As we were zipping along on MAX, we realized we were near the OSU Beavers fan store, so we got off and did a little shopping. Mark was quite pleased to find an OSU rugby shirt. Margo even bought an OSU tee to wear to the gym.
We then got back on MAX and went to the Rose Quarter Arena. Fortunately, it was open and free for people to come watch the NBA draft. We sat for a few minutes so Mark could soak up a little Americana (beer bellies, tatoos, piercings, and of course, beer drinking). Then we went to Powells to browse books and to the Bridgeport Brew Pub to sample beer and eat dinner. That was enough for day #1.
Day #2 was, unfortunately, a little rainy, as was the day before. We drove through the Columbia Gorge on the old highway, stopping at Crown Point Vista House and Multnomah Falls on our way to Hood River. We had lunch there at the Full Sail brewery, sampling more beer with lunch, and then taking the brew tour. We then traveled through the Hood River Valley, pointing out the fruit trees, and stopping for fresh cherries. The cherries were Vanns, and incredibly good.
Our next stop was Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood. We had to just picture the top of the mountain because it was cloudy and raining. We then drove home, and Mark and Margo made us bangers, sweet potato mash, and peas for dinner. Oh, and we had more beer.
There was a Mariners game on TV, so the rest of the evening was spent explaining the game to Mark--the fundamentals, at least. Apparently there are 21 ways to get to first base. I think we covered 3.
Today's a sunny day, and Mark and Margo are going out shopping and eating--lots of stores and restaurants, and it's all tax free. Yes, P-town is a great place to live!
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